US Bridges

US 80 / SR 26 over Little Canoochee Creek

Fair

Emanuel County, Georgia · 5.9 MI E of Swainsboro · Structure no. 000000010700200

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 / SR 26 over Little Canoochee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 / SR 26 over Little Canoochee Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,385 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 / SR 26
CrossesLittle Canoochee Creek
Location5.9 MI E of Swainsboro
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyEmanuel County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60345, -82.23237
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2024)
Projected traffic5,385 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 / SR 26 over Little Canoochee Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 / SR 26 over Little Canoochee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 / SR 26 over Little Canoochee Creek carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80 / SR 26 over Little Canoochee Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 / SR 26 over Little Canoochee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.